What was an attempt at global collaboration to curb greenhouse gases?

The Kyoto Protocol was indeed a significant attempt at global collaboration aimed at curtailing greenhouse gas emissions. Initiated in 1997 and entering into force in 2005, the Protocol established legally binding commitments for developed countries and economies in transition to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. This agreement recognized that developed countries are primarily responsible for the historical emissions of greenhouse gases and thus have a greater obligation to lead the way in addressing climate change.

States that ratified the Kyoto Protocol committed to specific emission reduction targets, promoting the idea that collective action is necessary to address global warming effectively. The Protocol encouraged participating countries to set their own targets while ensuring an overall reduction in global emissions. Its focus on binding targets and international accountability represented a significant step in recognizing climate change as a global issue requiring cooperative solutions.

Other agreements, while important for addressing environmental issues, focus on different aspects. The Paris Agreement, for instance, builds upon the foundation laid by the Kyoto Protocol but does not enforce legally binding targets in the same way. The Clean Air Act is primarily a U.S. law aimed at regulating air emissions from stationary and mobile sources domestically. The Montreal Protocol, while essential for phasing out substances that deplete the ozone layer, does not directly address greenhouse gases in